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Chvojka Family History

Chvojka Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Chupka, Chorba, Chock, Choma, Shonka, Chopra, Sojka, Chvala, Czajka

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Where is the Chvojka family from?

You can see how Chvojka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chvojka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Chvojka family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Chvojka's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Chvojka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chvojka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Chvojka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, At Home was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chvojka. 43% of Chvojka men worked as an At Home.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • At Home
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Farm Operator
    29%

What Chvojka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 148 census records available for the last name Chvojka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chvojka census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 63 immigration records available for the last name Chvojka. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 97 military records available for the last name Chvojka. For the veterans among your Chvojka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chvojka lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Chvojka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Chvojka in 1967 was 74, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chvojka ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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